Detective Comics #69 (1942) — Comic Book Value
Detective ComicsWhat Detective Comics #69 (1942) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Detective Comics #69 (1942) value — Ungraded $1,087 · Grade 6.0 $20,000 · Grade 8.0 $37,233. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 34.3× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Publisher
- DC
- Issue
- #69
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- November 1, 1942
Detective Comics #69 (1942) comic value
An ungraded copy of Detective Comics #69 (1942) averages around $1087. A CGC 6.0 runs about $20000, and a CGC 8.0 commands $37233.
What drives the price
Grade is everything in comics — spine ticks, page color, and restoration decide the number, and the jump from raw to high grade can be 10×+. Key issues (first appearances, origins, deaths) carry the biggest premiums, and early printings beat reprints.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $1,087 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $20,000 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $37,233 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $14.99 / $499.99 / $6,726 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $14.99–$6,725.99 (median $499.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value range for Detective Comics #69?
- The value ranges significantly, starting at $1004 for ungraded copies and reaching $37,209 for a Grade 8.0.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $37,209, compared to an ungraded copy's starting value of $1004.
- Is this comic book rare?
- The high price points, such as $37,209 for a Grade 8.0, indicate that this issue holds substantial collector value.